Dr. Detra Shon is the scribe for Waking Up With Jesus, a blog designed to share morning conversations from time spent with Jesus. The blog centers around encouraging people through scriptures from the Bible and providing practical applications and lessons. Dr. Detra Shon shares her experiences with transparency and desires to see people walk in the fullness of who God created them to be. She readily admits that she struggled with perfectionism, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, and depression. She credits her relationship with Jesus as the reason she is still here sharing her gifts.
Before serving as a scribe, Dr. Detra Shon had a vast career in Human Resources where she worked in the non-profit, manufacturing, and financial sectors. She was the Project Manager for several small start-ups. She served as Editor for various manuscripts. Dr. Detra Shon also authored two books under her middle name, Shon, which are The Love Cycle: A Circle of Wholeness and Know Him Through. She is in the process of writing several other works.
Dr. Detra Shon received a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She also possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Rockhurst University and dual Master’s degree from Webster University in Human Resources Development and Management.
Dr. Detra Shon lives in Texas with Terry, her husband of over 20 years, who graciously sang the theme song for the website. The family’s unpredictable and rambunctious Yorkie, Remington, ensures that there’s never a dull moment.
Good afternoon love ❤️ your energy is fulfilling and I love it. Susie 🙏🙏🎆